Apr
Things are ‘shaping’ up well for McLaren
Michael McLaren 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Marketing, Packaging
It’s in the shape! Shaped tubes are a unique packaging format for brands looking for a premium image and to differentiate themselves on shelf through shape. They are utilised extensively by leading brands in distilled spirits, wine & Champagne, cosmetics and the confectionery industries. McLaren Packaging combine market leading conversion technologies and advanced print and finishing […]
May
McLaren Packaging target sales growth
Michael McLaren 0 comments Editorials, Family Business, Investment
Good coverage in the Herald Business section this week outlining our ambition for future growth and ongoing investment at McLaren Packaging: http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/14510602.Port_Glasgow_whisky_packaging_firm_targets___20m_turnover_on_back_of_major_investment/ “We feel there’s a real opportunity to grow and our target is to reach £20m turnover in the next three years. Scottish produce has a great reputation globally and we want to support producers […]
Apr
Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers Conference
Michael McLaren 0 comments Editorials, Packaging, Solid Board News
Saturday 16th April marked the Annual Conference for the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) in Glasgow: http://samw.org.uk/ The theme for the 2016 Conference was ‘Tomorrows’ Challenges’. Appropriate as the Industry faces an uncertain outlook as pressure mounts on Wholesalers’ margins as structural change in the UK retail landscape continues at pace and the industry attempts to […]
Jan
We are increasingly seeing a trend, similar to what we see in other premium products like Scotch whisky, towards premiumisation of food packaging. Processors are learning that they can boost their brand image through a focus on packaging, particularly on their premium lines. This has resulted in customers placing more emphasis on the design of […]
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McLaren Packaging marks 40th anniversary with record turnover and capital investment28 Nov, 2019
McLaren Packaging shortlisted in The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards06 Nov, 2019
The Port of Leith Distillery wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at Scottish Gin Awards14 Oct, 2019
